Hughes Hall

Hughes Hall was founded in 1885 and is known today as a vibrant, international, and friendly academic community of around 200 undergraduates, all over 21, and more than 700 postgraduates.

We welcome students from diverse backgrounds and a multitude of disciplines, whether studying for the first time, returning to education after a successful career or a subject change, or undertaking graduate level research. 

Hughes students join leading researchers, make lifelong friends, and support one another to make a difference through a culture of academic excellence and social and sporting opportunity.

Accommodation

Hughes Hall has excellent public spaces and student rooms. Our accommodation includes rooms in:

• our Victorian main building 
• modern en suite buildings on site 
• nearby shared houses

All room rents are set bearing in mind affordability, and as an undergraduate you are guaranteed a room for every year of your course.

Facilities

Facilities at Hughes Hall include:

• a peaceful 24/7 library with special collections
• 60 light and airy study spaces on 2 floors with step-free access
• a grand modern dining hall, its tall windows overlooking the cricket field
• College gym in the Suzanne Ziegler Garden Room, which can also be transformed into a garden theatre
• our beautiful Pavilion Room can be used for musical performances and programmes (we have a Steinway piano that students can use after given permission) and for indoor drama
• facilities for rowing - we row from Emmanuel Boathouse, and land training takes place in the gym at Hughes Hall

Location and student life at Hughes Hall

The College is in the city centre near Mill Road with its many cafes and independent shops. We are around a 10-minute bike ride of most departments and faculties. Hughes is surrounded by beautiful green spaces of the cricket ground and Parker's Piece. It is also close to the train and bus stations.

At Hughes Hall, we celebrate an inclusive culture that empowers individuals from over 80 countries to thrive. Our community offers various societies, social events, and music programs. With a strong tradition in rowing and rugby, our students join clubs not just for competition, but for fun, and the friendships that come with them.

Hughes Hall hosts four Bridge Centres that forge strong connections between academics, policy-makers, and industry leaders to create global impact. These centres are essential hubs for collaboration and innovation for students and researchers

Find out more

• Visit the College website
• Join a College event
• Explore the Virtual Tour
• Come to an Open Day